thrust

IPA(Pronunciation)

/θɹʌst/

Noun

countable uncountable figuratively

Japanese Meaning

突き：フェンシングにおいて、剣を体側と平行に動かし、先端で攻撃する技 / 突進、押す、突き刺す行為としての攻撃または前方への突進

The fencer's well-timed thrust surprised his opponent during the bout.

フェンシング選手のタイミングの良い突きが試合中に相手を驚かせた。

Sense（1）

(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought.

Sense（2）

A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)

Sense（3）

The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.

Sense（4）

(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.

Ostensibly, the class was about public health in general, but the main thrust was really sex education.

thrusts

（ plural ）